There are eight CDFR positions in DEP throughout the state. They are housed in the DEP Regional Offices and report to the Conservation District Support Section in Central Office. There are two CDFRs in the NE and SC Regions and one each in NW, NC, SW and SE Regions.
- First point of contact between the CD/DEP/SCC
- Provide training for new Directors, Managers and Staff
- Have at least a baseline knowledge of all CD programs
- Liaison between CD & Programs, Regions & CO
- Coordinate Roundtable Meetings & other trainings from the ROs
- Liaison between CD and County Commissioners/Chief Clerks
- Assist with director nominating process
- Assist CDs know who to contact for what at DEP and the SCC
- In Bay Regions, review of Bay Tech Contracts and Quarterlies
- Attend CD Board Meetings
- Provide DEP/SCC Talking Points at meeting
- Provide guidance on Sunshine Act, Right to Know and Pennsylvania Ethics Act
- Provide guidance on policy
Conservation District Field Representatives Map
| 1. Susannah Harris DEP Meadville Regional Office 230 Chestnut St. Meadville, PA 16335 Phone: 814-332-6133 susharris@pa.gov | 5. Ryan Furrer DEP Southwest Regional Office 400 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 Phone: 412-442-4097 rfurrer@pa.gov |
| 2. Vacant – Contact Jaci Kerstetter DEP Williamsport Regional Office 208 W. Third St., Suite 101 Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: 570-327-3571 / FAX: 570-327- 3565 jackerstet@pa.gov | 6. Tyler Trostle DEP South Central Regional Office 909 Elmerton Ave Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: 717-705-4784 tytrostle@pa.gov |
| 3. Caitlin Skibiel DEP Wilkes-Barre Regional Office 2 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790 Phone: 570-826-2436 cskibiel@pa.gov | 7. Lauren Shaffer DEP South Central Regional Office 909 Elmerton Ave Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: 717-705-4781 laurshaffe@pa.gov |
| 4. Janet Creegan DEP Wilkes-Barre Regional Office 2 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790 Phone: 570-826-2351 jcreegan@pa.gov | 8. Vacant - contact Linda Mackey DEP Norristown Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 484-250-5148 lmackey@pa.gov |